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Observation: Paris Flat

Observation Date
1/7/2023
Observer Name
Davis
Region
Logan » Southeast Idaho » Mink Creek » Paris Flat
Location Name or Route
Mink Creek-Paris Flat-Bloomington Peak
Weather
Sky
Few
Weather Comments
Gorgeous Blue Bird conditions today on the Logan forecasted range.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
10 to 15" of medium density pow on top of a suportive base. Great riding conditons.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Red Flags Comments
The most recent storm delivered 10 to 15" of medium density powder. The weight of this new snow, combined with the fact that the November PWL is still present could prove problematic in thin snow conditions at lower elevations where the PWL is closer to the surface.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
New snow and added load on areas of low elevation where the pack is thin could still be a problem.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,200'
Slope Angle
25°
Comments
I dug a 150 cm deep snow pit on a NE facing slope at 8500ft. I ran a ECT with no results. ECTX... The snow depth total is 210cm's in that area. The snowpack, at that depth, appeared to be right side up.
The total height of the snowpack was about 213cm's (85"). I dug down about 150cm's to perform a ECT which didnt provide any results. i.e. no collapses.
The snow conditions are of the charts right now. Deep, solid base, nice dense powder and the trees are covered with thick pastie snow. We are off to a wonderful start tot the season. Get out, and get in it.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate